Good bibs are comfortable in the first hour, great are comfortable 5 hours later. Tailored for performance, the Castelli Mondiale are great bibshorts. The soft fabric provides enough muscle support to keep a bit of juice in your legs. The Progetto chamois is unobtrusive yet supportive. And the seams and panels fit so well, that it might feel like you're wearing nothing at all.

A windproof garment does not allow any air to permeate the fabric. A garment with windproof panels has panels of fabric that are totally windproof, but the rest of the garment may not be windproof. A wind-resistant garment resists some wind, but not as much as a garment that is windproof.

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